Project Controls Director

1 day ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Airport Development Group Full time $120,000 - $250,000 per year

About the Role

ADG is seeking a strategic, executive-level Project Controls Director to provide oversight and assurance across our Capital Program. This role is responsible for safeguarding capital integrity, ensuring projects move from ideation to delivery with transparency, discipline, and certainty.

The Project Controls Director will embed robust governance, deliver a unified Project Controls Framework, and provide the Executive, Capital Investment Committee (CIC), and Board with decision-ready business cases. You will transform data into intelligence, process into confidence, and governance into a culture of delivery accountability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead ADG's Capital Framework, including governance, gate approvals, and business case facilitation.
  • Drive whole-of-program visibility, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Oversee project controls for cost, schedule, risk, and contingency management.
  • Ensure compliance with aviation, safety, environmental, and workplace legislation.
  • Provide monthly reporting on portfolio performance, risk, and approvals pipeline.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing Project Controls team.

Selection Criteria

  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, or Business.
  • Proven leadership in project controls, governance, or capital program assurance.
  • Experience establishing or leading a PMO for complex infrastructure portfolios.
  • Advanced knowledge of cost estimation, contingency management, and gate approval processes.
  • Strong financial acumen and familiarity with regulatory environments (aviation, environment, WHS, AEO).
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and proficiency in project reporting tools.
  • Eligibility for Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) and Australian Federal Police check.

Why ADG?

At Airport Development Group, we take pride in creating a workplace that supports growth, balance, and wellbeing. You'll be part of a values-driven organisation that fosters collaboration and continuous learning. From ongoing development opportunities and a supportive leadership team to additional leave entitlements for eligible staff, we believe in recognising and rewarding your contributions. We also offer access to a comprehensive wellbeing program and salary packaging options.

Working at ADG means being part of a team that connects communities across the Northern Territory and your work will directly contribute to our commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your application with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Join Us & Make an Impact

At ADG we embrace equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will make a real impact. If you're a self-motivated professional with a passion for Aviation Safety and Standards, we'd love to hear from you.

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes or floated profiles will not be accepted for this position and ADG will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved process. Where appropriate, the Talent Manager will work with our preferred panel of agencies to source candidates for roles.

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